Dear Human Resources:

In this episode, three HR professionals discuss recruiting in the U.S. Navy during the COVID-19 pandemic and leadership in the U.S. Navy. Guests: Margaret Matarrita Gresham, Starla Rogers, and Katie Rogers. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Dr. James Duggan, a PhD Researcher at the Cork University Business School in Ireland, discusses how algorithmic management is affecting some of the HR functions. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Mike Seidle, Co-Founder and Chief Technology officer at Workhere, explains how Workhere helps companies hire employees in days, not months. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Mathieu, professor at the Universite du Quebec, discusses the effects narcissistic and psychopathic bosses have on their colleagues. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Dr. JR Keller, an Assistant Professor of HR Studies at Cornell University, discusses the advantages of re-hiring former employees, also called boomerang employees. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Dr. Claretha Hughes, a professor at the University of Arkansas, discusses the topic of Diversity Intelligence and how organizations can benefit from being diversity intelligent. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Dr. Andrew Kun, a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Hampshire, discusses how technology could make automated vehicles productive work spaces. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Angela Edginton Burckhard, a Senior HR leader for Kyocera International, discusses the resilience of HR professionals and how they can improve their resilience at work.

Joyce He, PhD candidate at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, discusses gender and self-preservation in job applications. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Dr. Thomaz Teodorovicz, a post-doctoral researcher at the Harvard Business School, discusses how, during the COVID-19 pandemic, employees have been using what used to be their commute time to work and the impact on their wellbeing. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Darcy Gruttadaro, Director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health (a Foundation of the American Psychiatric Association), discusses suicide in the workplace. Is suicide common at work? What are the signs that an employee may be in distress? What can HR professionals do to prevent occupational suicide? Host: Dr. Marie-Line Germain Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Dr. Kelli R. Brown, Chancellor of Western Carolina University, discusses how she prioritizes the business versus the people decisions she makes and how she ensures the wellbeing of university employees. She also gives some key pieces of advice to those aspiring to become university leaders. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, James Duggan, a PhD Researcher at the Cork University Business School in Ireland, discusses the wellbeing of workers in the gig economy. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Andrea Stone, a Hazmat certified Tissue Bank Technician in a Southeast Pennsylvania hospital, discusses how hospital employee safety requirements have evolved over the past few decades and the OSHA requirements since the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Dr. Marie-Line Germain Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Matt Warzel, the President of MJW Careers, discusses the use of artificial intelligence in recruiting and why a job candidate experience matters when applying for a job. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, our guests discuss gender equality in the workplace and gender roles in Morocco. Guests: Fatine Mouline (State Engineer in Morocco) and Dr. Siham Lekchiri (Professor of HR and researcher on the topic of gender equality in Africa). Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Matt Warzel, the President of MJW Careers, discusses how to break into the field of human resources when you have little or no HR experience. He also provides some tips about resume writing. Host: Dr. Marie-Line Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Dr. David McGuire, a University Reader in Scotland, discusses the leadership traits of Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, and her success in almost eliminating COVID-19 cases. Host: Dr. Marie-Line Germain Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Jonathan Yarbrough, attorney-at-law in Asheville, NC, discusses whether or not your employer can force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Host: Dr. Marie-Line Germain Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, our guest Nancy Dwyer, a seasoned HR professional, discusses "Why We Hate HR". Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Sossoman discusses how her healthcare organization and employees have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Trailer for the Dear Human Resources: podcast show, which launched in January 2021. Are you interested in getting an insider’s look at HR? Dear Human Resources takes current HR topics and trends, looks at the research, talks to experts (both practitioners and researchers), and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes’ perspective on HR topics. Our podcasts also explore how other fields such as architec...